28 mai 2018
A large guan-type vase, hu, Qianlong seal mark and of the period (1736-1795)
Lot 48. A large Guan-type vase, hu, Qianlong seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 51.7cm (20 1/2in) high. Estimate HK$ 200,000 - 300,000 (€ 22,000 - 33,000). Sold for HK$ 500,000 (€ 54,732) inc. premium. © Bonhams 2001-2018
Robustly potted with an angular sloping shoulder rising from a short splayed foot to a waisted neck encircled by a raised horizontal rib, flanked atop by a pair of tubular handles, covered overall with an even sea-green glaze suffused with colourless and subtle russet... [Lire la suite]28 mai 2018
A very fine Imperial Ming-style blue and white vase, yuhuchunping, Qianlong seal mark and of the period (1736-1795)
Lot 47. A very fine Imperial Ming-style blue and white vase, yuhuchunping, Qianlong seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 28.6cm (11 1/4in) high (2). Estimate HK$ 1,800,000 - 2,400,000 (€ 200,000 - 260,000). Unsold. © Bonhams 2001-2018
Of elegant pear-shaped form, rising to a wide trumpet mouth, brilliantly painted around the exterior in vivid tones of cobalt-blue with a fenced garden enclosing plantain and bamboo growing beside pierced rockwork on grassy mounds, all beneath a border of... [Lire la suite]28 mai 2018
A very rare Imperial reverse-decorated blue and white bowl and cover, Yongzheng six-character marks and of the period
Lot 46. A very rare Imperial reverse-decorated blue and white bowl and cover, Yongzheng six-character marks and of the period (1723-1735). Bowl 17.4cm (6 7/8in) diam.; cover 19cm (7 1/2in) diam. (3). Estimate HK$ 700,000 - 1,000,000 (€ 77,000 - 110,000). Unsold. © Bonhams 2001-2018
Finely and deeply potted rising from a short straight foot to a flaring rim, vividly decorated around the exterior in white slip on a vibrant rich cobalt-blue ground with four carps in a lotus pond, swimming and... [Lire la suite]28 mai 2018
A very rare Imperial spinach-green jade seal, 18th-19th century
Lot 21. A very rare Imperial spinach-green jade seal, 18th-19th century; 7cm (2 3/4in) square. Estimate HK$ 500,000 - 800,000 (€ 55,000 - 88,000). Sold for HK$ 1,750,000 (€ 191,562) inc. premium. © Bonhams 2001-2018
Of trapezoidal form, carved in high relief with an adult chi-dragon glancing at two young clambering atop the sides, the underside crisply carved in relief with the four-character seal mark reading Su qin wang bao 肅親王寶, the stone of rich sea-green tone with darker... [Lire la suite]28 mai 2018
A very rare Imperial amber-inlaid gilt-bronze 'dragon and twelve chilong' box and cover, 18th century
Lot 20. A very rare Imperial amber-inlaid gilt-bronze 'dragon and twelve chilong' box and cover, 18th century; 17.7cm (7in) wide (2). Estimate HK$ 1,500,000 - 2,000,000 (€ 160,000 - 220,000). Unsold. © Bonhams 2001-2018
The cover exquisitely set with a large central hexagonal cushioned amber panel superbly carved in low relief with a front-facing five-clawed sinuous dragon amidst undulating cloud scrolls encircling a stylised shoucharacter, surrounded by six trapezoidal cushioned amber plaques... [Lire la suite]28 mai 2018
la collection Jean de Bestegui, le 10 septembre chez Christie's à Paris
Collection Jean de Bestegui. Somptueuse paire de bustes en bronze par Robert Le Lorrain (1666-1743) représentant Mars et Venus. Estimation: €120.000-180.000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018
Paris – La maison de ventes Christie’s est honorée d’annoncer une vente aux enchères en l’honneur de feu Juan de Beistegui qui sera présentée le 10 septembre prochain à l’occasion de La Biennale Paris.
Cette vacation, qui comprend environ 150 lots estimés entre 5 et 8 millions d’euros, offrira une large sélection d’œuvres... [Lire la suite]28 mai 2018
A celadon jade scholar's rock, Qing dynasty
Lot 309. A celadon jade scholar's rock, Qing dynasty; 22.3 cm, 8 3/4 in. Estimate 450,000 — 600,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.
standing on a narrow foot and expanding towards the top, the perforated stone highlighted with russet streaks.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art, Hong Kong, 31 may 2018, 11:15 AM
28 mai 2018
A rare gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty, 17th – 18th century
Lot 645. A rare gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty, 17th – 18th century; 11.3 cm, 4 1/2 in. h. 3.9 to 9.8 cm, 1 1/2 to 3 7/8 in. Estimate 450,000 — 600,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.
seated in vajraparyankasana on a double-lotus base with the hands folded in dhyanamudra, further adorned with turquoise-inset jewellery, the sealed base with a double-vajra.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art, Hong Kong, 31 may 2018, 11:15 AM
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A set of three white jade vessels and covers, Qing dynasty
Lot 652. A set of three white jade vessels and covers, Qing dynasty; h. 3.9 to 9.8 cm, 1 1/2 to 3 7/8 in. Estimate 450,000 — 600,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.
comprising a small box and cover carved with a chilong finial; a tripod censer decorated with taotie motifs and set with mask handles suspending loose rings; a handled vase similarly carved with taotie motifs, the fitted cover with a floret finial and handles suspending loose rings, Japanese... [Lire la suite]28 mai 2018
A rare gilt-copper figure of Vasudhara, Nepal, 14th –15th century
Lot 639. A rare gilt-copper figure of Vasudhara, Nepal, 14th –15th century; with stand h. 17.2 cm, 6 3/4 in. Estimate 450,000 — 600,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.
the bodhisattva of wealth and abundance seated in lalitasana with six arms radiating around the body, the first right hand in abhayamudra, the remaining hands holding various attributes, such as jewellery, a treasure vase, a sheaf of grain and a sacred text, clad in... [Lire la suite]